Author Topic: [IC] GMK Calypso (Read 17914 times)

indiceiris · « **on:** Thu, 14 June 2018, 09:43:36 »

GMK CALYPSO

15 Sep 18, update here: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=96175.msg2659467#msg2659467

Interest check poll here!: https://goo.gl/forms/QGufZ5Z5MK2plMYq1

Bad render:

This is an early interest check on GMK Calypso, a blue/teal set inspired by the likes of SA Calm Depths and SA Abyss. I've always thought that GMK would look good in navy and here's a preliminary colorway to showcase that. Since the colours are custom, MOQ will be 250 so all and any feedback would be fantastic. If the colours are deemed too similar to other sets, I will rework them until satisfactory.

Calypso is taken from Greek Mythology; she was a daughter of the Titans who was banished to live upon an island alone, until a lost hero washed up onto the shores. She was tragically destined to fall in love with everyone that came, knowing that eventually they would have to leave.

I will have exams until next Tuesday, so if this gets attention I will work on getting more renders and novelty designs in.

15th June
Changed mod text to be lighter.

1. Lighter mod text (I am leaning towards making this the base colourway)

2. Mono navy colourway

3. No teal - Muted blue

4. No teal - Muted blue, mono navy

14th June

dimo · « **Reply #1 on:** Thu, 14 June 2018, 09:49:43 »

more like GMK Abyss

oluigenuma · « **Reply #2 on:** Thu, 14 June 2018, 09:55:30 »

It‘s a nice colourway that surely gathers interest, but...

Quote from: indiceiris on Thu, 14 June 2018, 09:43:36

[...] a blue/teal set inspired by the likes of SA Calm Depths and SA Abyss.

It‘s basically SA Abyss with modifier/alpha colors swapped.

indiceiris · « **Reply #3 on:** Thu, 14 June 2018, 10:07:12 »

I understand that it is definitely very similar to Abyss; if I do stick with this colourway I will definitely approach the guys/guy at KeyboardTherapy. I thought Abyss was a set that had a lot of potential but the mixed icon text mods as well as R3 meant it wasn't as popular as it could have been. Given that GMK is lacking in a dark, more subdued blue base set, I thought it would be a nice colourway to try.

mtuanvu · « **Reply #4 on:** Thu, 14 June 2018, 10:07:46 »

looks nice, waiting for novelties

Puddsy · « **Reply #5 on:** Thu, 14 June 2018, 10:17:59 »

it's like calm depths but not as good

dimo · « **Reply #6 on:** Thu, 14 June 2018, 10:19:58 »

Quote from: Puddsy on Thu, 14 June 2018, 10:17:59

it's like calm depths but not as good

yup. alphas are the exact same, modifiers are just darker

txclack · « **Reply #7 on:** Thu, 14 June 2018, 10:32:36 »

is it me or is the spacebar a different color than the alphas? Is that intentional?

LightningXI · « **Reply #8 on:** Thu, 14 June 2018, 10:44:00 »

I personally prefer Calm Depths over Abyss colors. This looks alright, however. GL!

dimo · « **Reply #9 on:** Thu, 14 June 2018, 10:51:31 »

Quote from: txclack on Thu, 14 June 2018, 10:32:36

is it me or is the spacebar a different color than the alphas? Is that intentional?

hah.. it definitely is

donut_sauce · « **Reply #10 on:** Thu, 14 June 2018, 11:07:32 »

I’d be in for this

wixxzblu · « **Reply #11 on:** Thu, 14 June 2018, 11:27:20 »

I like it, we need abyss for cherry profile

Allo · « **Reply #12 on:** Thu, 14 June 2018, 11:39:06 »

I think it would look better in all navy.

SolidCactus · « **Reply #13 on:** Thu, 14 June 2018, 12:03:11 »

I like this! I would probably in for a set

Locnguyen1507 · « **Reply #14 on:** Thu, 14 June 2018, 16:18:53 »

Thought that ICON MOD much be better than.

ArchDill · « **Reply #15 on:** Thu, 14 June 2018, 16:44:32 »

Oh wow.... I NEED THIS

EDIT: RIP... I thought this was Purple and Cyan :feelsbadman:

dimo · « **Reply #16 on:** Thu, 14 June 2018, 16:49:59 »

Quote from: ArchDill on Thu, 14 June 2018, 16:44:32

Oh wow.... I NEED THIS

EDIT: RIP... I thought this was Purple and Cyan :feelsbadman:

skeletor?

ArchDill · « **Reply #17 on:** Thu, 14 June 2018, 17:22:24 »

Quote from: dimo on Thu, 14 June 2018, 16:49:59

Quote from: ArchDill on Thu, 14 June 2018, 16:44:32
Oh wow.... I NEED THIS

EDIT: RIP... I thought this was Purple and Cyan :feelsbadman:

skeletor?

Technically, it would be a twist on Reverse skeletor. I would be.

..yes I know laser looks like that a bit. still would buy though

Skaazi · « **Reply #18 on:** Thu, 14 June 2018, 18:12:44 »

As someone who loves Abyss I'd be all over this.

dubious · « **Reply #19 on:** Thu, 14 June 2018, 18:43:23 »

Quote from: indiceiris on Thu, 14 June 2018, 09:43:36

GMK CALYPSO

This is an early interest check on GMK Calypso, a blue/teal set inspired by the likes of SA Calm Depths and SA Abyss. I've always thought that GMK would look good in navy and here's a preliminary colorway to showcase that. Since the colours are custom, MOQ will be 250 so all and any feedback would be fantastic. If the colours are deemed too similar to other sets, I will rework them until satisfactory.

Calypso is taken from Greek Mythology; she was a daughter of the Titans who was banished to live upon an island alone, until a lost hero washed up onto the shores. She was tragically destined to fall in love with everyone that came, knowing that eventually they would have to leave.

I will have exams until next Tuesday, so if this gets attention I will work on getting more renders and novelty designs in.

(Attachment Link)

I like this

Hokabuki · « **Reply #20 on:** Thu, 14 June 2018, 18:47:47 »

Quote from: dimo on Thu, 14 June 2018, 10:51:31

Quote from: txclack on Thu, 14 June 2018, 10:32:36
is it me or is the spacebar a different color than the alphas? Is that intentional?

hah.. it definitely is

Are the modifiers slightly different as well?

indiceiris · « **Reply #21 on:** Thu, 14 June 2018, 18:51:45 »

spacebar is meant to be the same colour, that's just a rendering thing
Mods are slightly different in blue-grey

KeLorean · « **Reply #22 on:** Thu, 14 June 2018, 20:19:58 »

i like where you're going here

indiceiris · « **Reply #23 on:** Thu, 14 June 2018, 22:07:56 »

Updated post with four new renders - mainly focused changing mod text color.

dimo · « **Reply #24 on:** Thu, 14 June 2018, 22:10:46 »

Quote from: indiceiris on Thu, 14 June 2018, 22:07:56

Updated post with four new renders - mainly focused changing mod text color.

I love the last one!

Making the alphas and mods same color is a good move since making them different but so similar in tone is gonna be hard to produce and make sure it turns out perfectly like the renders. Also digging the lighter accent color. Both of the changes differentiate itself from calm depths and abyss and that’s great imo

dimo · « **Reply #25 on:** Thu, 14 June 2018, 22:11:35 »

-

edit: sorry, posted the same thing 3x

Puddsy · « **Reply #26 on:** Thu, 14 June 2018, 22:25:12 »

i like the mono navy

dimo · « **Reply #27 on:** Thu, 14 June 2018, 22:41:39 »

Allo · « **Reply #28 on:** Thu, 14 June 2018, 23:58:05 »

Oh wow, the mono navy with muted blue looks incredible. Any chance of icon mods?

kyoumau · « **Reply #29 on:** Fri, 15 June 2018, 00:06:02 »

Another vote here for the mono navy, it looks awesome.

JJ · « **Reply #30 on:** Fri, 15 June 2018, 03:34:51 »

Would be great if the mononavy have green words on the mods too

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stu-rem · « **Reply #31 on:** Fri, 15 June 2018, 07:04:06 »

Quote from: JJ on Fri, 15 June 2018, 03:34:51

Would be great if the mononavy have green words on the mods too

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That's what I like about the first "GMK calypso.png" render. Also the Enter is nice; Enter mod text on some other renders stands out a little too much...

I'm also Mac/Linux/generic not Windows, so icon mods +1

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JJ · « **Reply #32 on:** Fri, 15 June 2018, 07:20:04 »

I wish the alphas + mods +space bar are the same exact colors

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indiceiris · « **Reply #33 on:** Fri, 15 June 2018, 07:30:02 »

Quote from: dimo on Thu, 14 June 2018, 22:10:46

Quote from: indiceiris on Thu, 14 June 2018, 22:07:56
Updated post with four new renders - mainly focused changing mod text color.

I love the last one!

Making the alphas and mods same color is a good move since making them different but so similar in tone is gonna be hard to produce and make sure it turns out perfectly like the renders. Also digging the lighter accent color. Both of the changes differentiate itself from calm depths and abyss and that’s great imo

Thanks for the feedback!

Quote from: Allo on Thu, 14 June 2018, 23:58:05

Oh wow, the mono navy with muted blue looks incredible. Any chance of icon mods?

Yep, will be rendering icon mods and will do a poll to gauge interest.

Quote from: JJ on Fri, 15 June 2018, 07:20:04

I wish the alphas + mods +space bar are the same exact colors

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Since the mono renders seem to be more popular, they will all be the same colour. The spacebar being a different shade is not intentional and appears to be a side-effect of kle-render, this will be fixed next week when I do more proper renders.

SolidCactus · « **Reply #34 on:** Fri, 15 June 2018, 07:39:34 »

My vote is for 4. No teal - Muted blue, mono navy

StrangPrisoner · « **Reply #35 on:** Fri, 15 June 2018, 11:45:21 »

My first choice is set 2 followed by set 4. The muted mods are to subtle a difference.

amnesia0287 · « **Reply #36 on:** Fri, 15 June 2018, 16:35:23 »

If you message me color codes I can make some quick renders. I like this.

jlee755 · « **Reply #37 on:** Fri, 15 June 2018, 18:48:06 »

Quote from: amnesia0287 on Fri, 15 June 2018, 16:35:23

If you message me color codes I can make some quick renders. I like this.

That'd be awesome

I'd be interested in seeing the slightly different modifiers.

indiceiris · « **Reply #38 on:** Fri, 15 June 2018, 19:40:02 »

Quote from: amnesia0287 on Fri, 15 June 2018, 16:35:23

If you message me color codes I can make some quick renders. I like this.

Thanks for the offer, PMed!

Shadohhh · « **Reply #39 on:** Sat, 16 June 2018, 22:05:19 »

I would be in for this colorway. I was interested in seeing SA abyss in a different profile and this is close enough. I think the base set you are thinking of going with is right on the mark and I dont think you should change it.

amnesia0287 · « **Reply #40 on:** Sun, 17 June 2018, 17:40:10 »

I got the colors, I'll try and find some time to do this today or tomorrow.

SwordLaker · « **Reply #41 on:** Mon, 18 June 2018, 06:58:21 »

Voting for option 3: no teal and muted blue.

Also, obligatory request for Plank compatibility in the base kit. A separated 40% compatibility kit is doomed to the fail the MOQ.

krey · « **Reply #42 on:** Mon, 18 June 2018, 13:07:13 »

I like the look.

Vadurr · « **Reply #43 on:** Mon, 18 June 2018, 13:08:48 »

Options 3 and 4 look good.

kmba · « **Reply #44 on:** Mon, 18 June 2018, 15:39:23 »

Go with the muted blue, no teal. Either mono or two tone. Those are the most original and look nice.

Yeoh · « **Reply #45 on:** Mon, 18 June 2018, 18:37:36 »

Quote from: Puddsy on Thu, 14 June 2018, 22:25:12

i like the mono navy

valid

jeremyhrvtn · « **Reply #46 on:** Tue, 19 June 2018, 14:13:17 »

I think you should go mono for sure. My vote is on #4 Mono, Muted Blue.

BUT the spacebar really should be alpha.

Raqem · « **Reply #47 on:** Tue, 19 June 2018, 21:56:05 »

I love it.

While I acknowledge that the colors are in the same class as Calm Depths and Abyss, I have zero interest in those keysets and a take_my_money.jpg reaction to this set.

I'd be down for any of the options, but #2 (mono navy) is my favorite followed by #4 (muted blue, mono navy). On top of the colors looking fantastic, I really like the idea of this being a GMK set. Good luck!

mdlt97 · « **Reply #48 on:** Tue, 19 June 2018, 23:46:04 »

Quote from: Puddsy on Thu, 14 June 2018, 10:17:59

it's like calm depths but not as good

Ya but calm depths is SA so that doesn't really matter cause SA is one of the worst things the planet has to offer

EightDiagram · « **Reply #49 on:** Wed, 20 June 2018, 07:09:40 »

feeling #3 and #4

Yeoh · « **Reply #50 on:** Wed, 20 June 2018, 11:25:50 »

Data · « **Reply #51 on:** Wed, 20 June 2018, 14:40:30 »

I like where you're going with this set.

dubious · « **Reply #52 on:** Tue, 10 July 2018, 18:18:41 »

Still like this set, but after a second glance I think the F row accents look weird without matching mods. Maybe it's just because that's how it's normally done, but seems like an odd choice. And Alpha/Mod font color should be the same IMHO

Corgiattackkk · « **Reply #53 on:** Tue, 10 July 2018, 19:03:00 »

Interested in 3. No teal - Muted blue, not really interested in the others. I'm a sucker for muted colors though :x

sheepish.alpaca · « **Reply #54 on:** Fri, 13 July 2018, 01:58:54 »

#1, but would prefer the text on the teal caps to be CR or N9 (preferably CR). Just sold my Sky Dolch set because the luminosity contrast between the UN6037 legends on CC background was straining my eyes when I looked down at my keyboard.

Altain · « **Reply #55 on:** Fri, 13 July 2018, 06:32:31 »

Personally I prefer #3 and #1, and the reason behind is that I really like the subtle difference between alphas and modifiers.
To choose between the two, I think I lean toward #3 over #1.
Would gladly join!

fleeceman · « **Reply #56 on:** Fri, 13 July 2018, 09:12:41 »

Interested

hansichen · « **Reply #57 on:** Fri, 13 July 2018, 11:01:43 »

Quote from: dimo on Thu, 14 June 2018, 09:49:43

more like GMK Abyss

Sadly no icon mods though

indiceiris · « **Reply #58 on:** Fri, 13 July 2018, 11:14:30 »

brief WIP on mobile:

been on holiday for the last 2 weeks so haven't had a chance to work on this too much. I'm considering running this through MD/somewhere else that supports a larger amount of kits rather than just base set + extras, because that will allow people to choose between teal/blue alphas legends, and icon/text mods. Also looking to include an "accent rgb kit" with teal, muted blue (seen above) and also potentially red highlights. thanks for all the great feedback everyone!

Krakyn · « **Reply #59 on:** Sat, 28 July 2018, 08:16:06 »

I like 1, but would prefer the alpha & mod colour scheme swapped. I generally prefer lighter alphas - it's because of this that I'm not a fan of Calm Depths.

Good luck!

nothingzzz · « **Reply #60 on:** Sat, 28 July 2018, 09:33:27 »

Like this colorway

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Chro · « **Reply #61 on:** Sun, 29 July 2018, 00:22:04 »

Interested in #1 and #3!

chouyu · « **Reply #62 on:** Sun, 29 July 2018, 15:56:54 »

A little bit like dark solarized

Zilleon · « **Reply #63 on:** Sun, 29 July 2018, 18:24:15 »

I'm down for it if it can get a Colevrak kit

indiceiris · « **Reply #64 on:** Sat, 15 September 2018, 04:53:22 »

Quick update since I haven't said anything for ages - been talking to GMK about icon mods, want to try to use existing moulds so the price is not prohibitively expensive. Furthermore, there's so many GMK sets running at the moment, so don't hold your breath for this. It is going to happen, potentially in late Q4 - I am continuing to work on renders in the meantime.

In terms of colorway, mono navy was by the most popular choice, with people split between teal green and muted blue alphas. Here's a below-average render I did awhile ago, lots of imperfections but it should give you a general idea of how it will look on a board

Finally, a poll if you're interested in updates and also to vote for teal green or muted blue alphas

Don't worry about accent colors, I am likely going to do include both teal green AND muted blue accents

https://goo.gl/forms/QGufZ5Z5MK2plMYq1

otanishock · « **Reply #65 on:** Sat, 15 September 2018, 06:18:51 »

Almost forgot about this. Does remind me a bit of Calm Depths but in a good way. Will definitely get a set myself. I'd suggest making it a bit sooner than Q4 which is when our big dog carbon is going to drop and I can't imagine any person in their right mind would want to compete with carbon

. Also any chance of including a spacebar kit for split space users?

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indiceiris · « **Reply #66 on:** Sat, 15 September 2018, 09:58:54 »

Spacebar kit will be a thing for sure. I don't want to do too many kits though, so potentially something similar to Mod Dolch. Re timing: it may be sooner rather than later, just when I find the time

otanishock · « **Reply #67 on:** Sat, 15 September 2018, 11:40:09 »

Perfect!

. I'm always a novelties lover so would personally love to see a novelties kit of some sort but I don't know if you have any plan on doing that. Either way count me in fosho.

Allo · « **Reply #68 on:** Sat, 15 September 2018, 17:32:44 »

If you match the navy to the Lake M60-A, this set will be perfect.

Raqem · « **Reply #69 on:** Tue, 12 February 2019, 08:30:58 »

Any updates on this IC?

indiceiris · « **Reply #70 on:** Tue, 12 February 2019, 16:34:16 »

Paused at the moment due to similar sets (Metropolis, Wavez, there's a couple others) that have a similar concept / colorway and are more fleshed out. Project is not dead though, I'd still like to go through with this eventually but the saturation of GMK ICs is insane and we don't help each other if all the sets are run at the same time - especially with the custom colour MOQ.

maximize · « **Reply #71 on:** Wed, 13 February 2019, 08:32:09 »

Quote from: Puddsy on Thu, 14 June 2018, 10:17:59

it's like calm depths but not as good

Calm Depths is way overrated. The gray mods are terrible. This set, however, looks great.

breckstar · « **Reply #72 on:** Wed, 13 February 2019, 08:34:27 »

Quote from: indiceiris on Tue, 12 February 2019, 16:34:16

Paused at the moment due to similar sets (Metropolis, Wavez, there's a couple others) that have a similar concept / colorway and are more fleshed out. Project is not dead though, I'd still like to go through with this eventually but the saturation of GMK ICs is insane and we don't help each other if all the sets are run at the same time - especially with the custom colour MOQ.

Saturated GMK, go to SA!

sevenseacat · « **Reply #73 on:** Wed, 13 February 2019, 20:27:55 »

Agreed on the grey mods of Calm Depths, 100%.

Oni74 · « **Reply #74 on:** Sat, 23 February 2019, 13:57:59 »

Quote from: indiceiris on Tue, 12 February 2019, 16:34:16

Paused at the moment due to similar sets (Metropolis, Wavez, there's a couple others) that have a similar concept / colorway and are more fleshed out. Project is not dead though, I'd still like to go through with this eventually but the saturation of GMK ICs is insane and we don't help each other if all the sets are run at the same time - especially with the custom colour MOQ.

You should put a stake in the ground now and set a time frame for GB launch. This way, other designers can work around your schedule.

I'm glad this set doesn't clutter up the alphas with secondary legends. This set is more appealing to me than calm depths or striker, and I will join GB when it launches.

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vicissitude · « **Reply #75 on:** Sat, 23 February 2019, 18:48:09 »

Hope the project to get going soon.
Really like the blue color.

pcire · « **Reply #76 on:** Sat, 23 February 2019, 19:40:51 »

Agree with these guys. I hope to see the GB sooner than later!

ye_cole · « **Reply #77 on:** Sat, 09 March 2019, 21:37:30 »

Quote

Agreed on the grey mods of Calm Depths, 100%.

fr- CD alphas + abyss mods/accents is where its at.

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